Ascent of Lenin Peak (7134m)

Bishkek - Osh - Base Camp (3600m) - Summit (7134m) - Base Camp - Osh - Bishkek

Lenin Peak is the best start for the "Snow Leopard" climbing program (all five seven-thousanders of the former USSR) and also the best initiation into high altitude climbing and into eight-thousanders’ world accordingly. The "Snow Leopard" title used to be one of the highest sports titles in the former Soviet Union.

Lenin Peak, set in extremely beautiful, powerful scenery, is probably the easiest 7000m peak in the world. As to the technical difficulties of the classic route (from north), it is a straightforward climb, similar in grade to those on Mont Blanc and Elbrus. Yet, the mountain is really high (2300m higher than Mont Blanc and 1500m than Elbrus), so it is by no means a "snow plod". Normally there is a trail in snow between the camps and from the assault camp to the summit, yet, the long final ridge has a couple of exposed pitches. These are climbed roped up, moving together. The glacier between BC and Camp 2 is crevassed and there is some risk (not high) of avalanches.

- leader-guide from 7 Summits Club (Everest Summiter)

- assistant guide(s) for the ascent (if group size is over 4)

- porters for group equipment

- meeting and seeing off in the airports

- all transfers according to the program

- air tickets Bishkek - Osh - Bishkek

- hotels 2* B&B (2 nights in Osh, 1 night in Bishkek)

- local registration and border zone permit

- meals during Osh - BC - Osh transfer

- tents in high camps

- dried food for high camps

- gas stoves and fuel

- kitchen utensils

- Accommodation (tents for 2-3) and food (3 meals a day) in Base Camp and Camp 1. The number of days with the full service in BC is unlimited within the program, but cannot be more than 16. Only 4 nights and 4 days with full board in Camp 1 are included. Service in the kitchen: cook, mess tent, tables, chairs, a mess kit, gas stoves, hot water for drinking and washing in Base Camp and Camp 1.

- return airfare to Bishkek

- porters for personal stuff

- personal equipment

- medical insurance

- Kyrghiz visa

When going to 7000m do not rely on your youth (in case you are young), or on your well-preserved health (if you are not in your first youth)! For several months do more or less systematic training, simple jogging is perfect for that. Despite the fact that the route is not technical, two factors, the unpredictable Pamirs’ weather and the altitude, can make the climb quite a challenge even for seasoned climbers. You should not regard it as just a “snow plod”. The success depends on your fitness, well planned acclimatization period, right set of gear, good guides and, last but not least, a bit of luck.